62. Strength Training for Longevity in Running & Life With Jason Fitzgerald

This week on the podcast I’m delighted to be joined by Jason Fitzgerald of Strength Running to chat more about one of my favorite topics - strength training!

Jason and I dive into:

How Jason discovered the benefits of strength training

Sandwiching runs with a dynamic warmup and core/strength work

How strength training helps injury prone runners

Why warming up for your runs behooves you

Simplifying your strength routine

Shifting mindset from runner to athlete that specializes in running

When to sacrifice time running for strength training

Using hills to supplement strength

Thinking long term instead of short term

The importance of strength training for longevity

Groups that may need to strength train more than others

What it means to be a performance oriented runner

Minimum equipment for strength at home

What does “heavy weightlifting” mean

Periodization for weightlifting

Plyometrics for higher cadence & running economy

How strength may differ for road vs trail athletes

Tips for when you’re dreading your long run

Jason’s new performance training journal

and more!

Enjoy!

Example strength routines: https://strengthrunning.com/2015/07/best-strength-exercises-for-runners/

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